Scenario: LATEST TRENDS CLOTHING COMPANY require a new API for their systems which will be used to enable communications to and from their internal systems and will be used by their suppliers as well as their distributors.  Below is a sample of the functionality required by the API. Manage current stock levels Generate orders and send them to suppliers Receive bulk orders from distributors Receive individual orders from distributors customers (including customer delivery details) You are tasked with producing recommendations for the implementation of a new secure API as described in the scenario above.  You will need to investigate available API authentication standards, databasing, logging, security requirements and any other area which you feel may be applicable to ensure a successful and secure implementation for the above scenario.  Once your research is completed, you will then write a report with supporting evidence putting forward details of key considerations along with potential solutions to these considerations. You should use IEEE referencing throughout to support your analysis.  Your reference list, tables and diagrams will not be included as part of your word count. 1500 Words (+/- 10%)

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LATEST TRENDS CLOTHING COMPANY require a new API for their systems which will be used to enable communications to and from their internal systems and will be used by their suppliers as well as their distributors.  Below is a sample of the functionality required by the API.

  • Manage current stock levels
  • Generate orders and send them to suppliers
  • Receive bulk orders from distributors
  • Receive individual orders from distributors customers (including customer delivery details)

You are tasked with producing recommendations for the implementation of a new secure API as described in the scenario above.  You will need to investigate available API authentication standards, databasing, logging, security requirements and any other area which you feel may be applicable to ensure a successful and secure implementation for the above scenario. 

Once your research is completed, you will then write a report with supporting evidence putting forward details of key considerations along with potential solutions to these considerations.

You should use IEEE referencing throughout to support your analysis.  Your reference list, tables and diagrams will not be included as part of your word count.

1500 Words (+/- 10%)

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